8 Rash Questions About Tinea Versicolor
Diagnosis and treatment of tinea infections can be difficult. Take this quick quiz to test your knowledge.
An otherwise healthy 18-year old boy had been missing school because he was self-conscious about a persistent rash on his back, chest, and arms that he attributed to “acid” because “I drink too many sodas.” Ultimately, the diagnosis was a common fungal infection of the skin, tinea versicolor.
Diagnosis and treatment of tinea infections can be difficult. Take this quick quiz to test your knowledge.
Note: If you would like more information on any of the questions, a link to the original article, “A Teenage Boy with an Unsightly Rash,” is provided on the last page of the quiz.
Question 1:
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The correct answer is A. Cercarial dermatitis
Question 2:
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The correct answer is D. A, B, and C
Question 3:
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The correct answer is B. False
Question 4:
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The correct answer is C. High BMI
Question 5:
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The correct answer is B. Triggers inflammation
Question 6:
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The correct answer is A. Spaghetti and meatballs
Question 7:
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The correct answer is C. Once a day for 7 days
Question 8:
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The correct answer is A. True
For more information on all questions and answers, please visit
“A Teenage Boy with an Unsightly Rash.”
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